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Gale Warning 18, NWS Eureka, CA

March 22, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Mar 22, 2021, 2:17 PM PDT. It took effect at Mar 23, 2021, 9:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 22, 2021, 2:17 PM PDT (21:17 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 23, 2021, 9:00 AM PDT
Expired
Mar 24, 2021, 3:00 AM PDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

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072 
WHUS76 KEKA 222117
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
217 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

PZZ470-230530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.210323T0100Z-210323T1700Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0015.210323T1500Z-210324T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0018.210323T1700Z-210324T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
217 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PDT 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this 
  evening to 10 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-230530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.210323T0100Z-210323T1300Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0015.210323T1500Z-210324T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0018.210323T1300Z-210324T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
217 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PDT 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this 
  evening to 6 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-230530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.210323T0400Z-210325T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
217 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ455-230530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.210323T0200Z-210325T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
217 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
100 
WHUS76 KEKA 230411
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
911 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

PZZ470-231215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210323T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.210323T1700Z-210324T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
911 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TUESDAY... 
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts to
  40 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 10 
  to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM Tuesday to 4 AM Wednesday.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

$$

PZZ475-231215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210323T1300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.210323T1300Z-210324T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
911 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM TUESDAY... 
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM  
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts to
  40 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 8 
  to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Tuesday to 4 AM Wednesday.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

$$

PZZ450-231215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
911 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

$$

PZZ455-231215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
911 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

$$
414 
WHUS76 KEKA 230934
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
234 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

PZZ450-231745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210323T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0018.210323T2200Z-210324T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
234 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM 
  PDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT 
  this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ470-231745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210323T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0018.210323T1600Z-210324T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
234 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds around 25 kt with gusts up 
  to 30 kt and seas 10 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 3 AM 
  PDT Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT 
  this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-231745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210323T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0018.210323T1600Z-210324T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
234 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 25 to 30 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 9 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 3 AM 
  PDT Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT 
  this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ455-231745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
234 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts up to 35 kt
  near Cape Mendocino and seas 6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
795 
WHUS76 KEKA 231532
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
832 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

PZZ470-232345-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210323T1600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.210323T1600Z-210324T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
832 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  11 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-232345-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210323T1600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.210323T1600Z-210324T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
832 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  11 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-232345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210323T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.210323T2200Z-210324T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
832 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM 
  PDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT 
  this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ455-232345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
832 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
497 
WHUS76 KEKA 232137
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
237 PM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

PZZ450-240400-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210323T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.210323T2200Z-210324T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
237 PM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9
  to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ470-240545-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210324T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
237 PM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  11 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-240545-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210324T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
237 PM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  11 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ455-240545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
237 PM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
554 
WHUS76 KEKA 240409
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
909 PM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

PZZ450-241215-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210324T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210324T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
909 PM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt 
  and seas 8 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

$$

PZZ470-241000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210324T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
909 PM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 11 
  to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

$$

PZZ475-241000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210324T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
909 PM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 11 
  to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

$$

PZZ455-241215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
909 PM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt 
  and seas 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

$$
146 
WHUS76 KEKA 240935
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
235 AM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021

PZZ470-241745-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210324T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.210324T1000Z-210325T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
235 AM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-241745-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210324T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.210324T1000Z-210325T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
235 AM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with localized gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 8 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-241600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210324T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
235 AM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  7 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ455-241745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
235 AM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts up to 35
  kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. The strongest winds are expected
  between Ft Bragg and Pt Arena late this afternoon.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 22, 3:10 AM PDTGale WatchEKA11 hr
Mar 22, 3:10 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA4 days
Mar 22, 3:28 AM PDTFrost AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino30 hr
Mar 22, 3:28 AM PDTFreeze WarningEKALake, Mendocino30 hr

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Gale Warnings in California, 2021Every gale warning in 2021

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.